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enAtletico hero Torres refuses to give up title hopesAtletico Madrid will not concede defeat to Barcelona in the La Liga title race just yet, Fernando Torres has warned.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/atletico-hero-torres-refuses-give-title-hopes
Fernando Torres insists Atletico Madrid will not give up their title hopes after their 3-1 victory away to Valencia on Sunday.
Denis Cheryshev looked to have earned a point for Gary Neville's side after Antoine Griezmann's opener, but substitutes Torres and Yannick Ferreira Carrasco struck in the closing stages to seal the win.
Diego Simeone's side are back to within eight points of leaders Barcelona, who won 4-0 at Eibar, and Torres refused to abandon hope of hauling in the champions over the final 10 games.
"The first half was maybe more of a contest, they had their chances and so did we," he told Movistar. "But in the second half we got better, we found the spaces and we were able to get a very important victory on a pitch which is always difficult.
"We always maintain our intensity - it's one of the keys to this team. Barcelona are far away and we don't want to look at them, but anything can happen in football."
Torres' future at the Vicente Calderon beyond this season remains in doubt but he denied there has been any change in his situation, despite having scored three goals in his last five Liga games.
"The end of the season gets closer with every passing day, and the situation is the same," he said.
For Valencia, the defeat means they have now won just one of their last nine league games at Mestalla, but defender Guilherme Siqueira says they can take plenty of positives from their display against his parent club.
"Until the second goal were were in it, we kept possession fairly well," said the 29-year-old.
"Their main weapon is the counter-attack and that was key today. We have to take the positives. We've fought toe-to-toe with a great team."
news_articleSun, 06 Mar 2016 22:12:10 +0000Anonymous541360 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comNeville: No oversight in Cheryshev, Siqueira signingsGary Neville insists Valencia knew UEFA rules meant either Denis Cheryshev or Guilherme Siqueira would be ineligible for the Europa League.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/neville-no-oversight-cheryshev-siqueira-signings
Gary Neville denied there being an oversight in Valencia's signing of Denis Cheryshev and Guilherme Siqueira, despite only one being eligible for their Europa League campaign.
Valencia finished third behind Zenit and Genk in their Champions League group and will subsequently feature in Europe's second-tier competition, where Rapid Vienna await in the round of 32.
In the final two days of the previous transfer window, the club signed Siqueira from Atletico Madrid and loaned Cheryshev from Real Madrid until the end of the season.
However, only one of the duo is eligible to represent Valencia in the Europa League having already featured in Champions League action this season at their previous clubs, but Neville insists the club were aware of the situation.
"It's not my decision, it's not the decision of Valencia, it's a regulation that's set by UEFA and we have to select one," the 40-year-old coach said.
"It's not about choosing one or the other. I've made my decision and I've spoken with the player involved, it's not a secret.
"We need both players because were in Copa, Europa League and obviously we've still a lot of La Liga matches still to play.
"It could be that you want to make a negative situation of the fact that I've had to select one player of the two but it's purely a regulation of UEFA and it's not a mistake of the club.
"We were fully aware of the situation that if we signed these two players this could happen. It's a situation that all players will get football in this period of time but I agree it's disappointing to have to make selections like this."news_articleTue, 02 Feb 2016 17:24:42 +0000Anonymous514603 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comTransfer deadline day: Siqueira and De Jong the top early moversTransfer deadline day kicked off in a calm fashion, with Guilherme Siqueira and Nigel de Jong making the biggest initial moves.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/transfer-deadline-day-siqueira-and-de-jong-top-early-movers
Guilherme Siqueira and Nigel de Jong were the biggest early movers as transfer deadline day got off to a steady start.
Gary Neville's Valencia have confirmed they have signed Siqueira on an 18-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid after he passed a medical on Monday, beating Newcastle United to the signing of the 29-year-old defender.
After landing the former Benfica star, Valencia have loaned out Lucas Orban to La Liga rivals Levante until the end of the current campaign.
De Jong has been released from his contract by AC Milan after CEO Adriano Galliani previously confirmed the midfielder had been in talks with LA Galaxy.
The club's statement read: "AC Milan would like thank the Dutchman for his determination, commitment and professionalism with which he has played for the club during his days with the red and black colours."
Napoli have loaned midfielder Josip Radosevic to La Liga club Eibar until the end of the 2015-16 season.
Serie A outfit Bologna have snapped up free agent Kevin Constant, formerly of AC Milan, on a deal until June with an option for an additional two years.
Elsewhere, Championship outfit Cardiff City have signed Kenneth Zohore in a loan deal from Belgium side KV Kortrijk, subject to international clearance.
Scottish champions Celtic are on the brink of signing Colin Kazim-Richards from Feyenoord and he is in Glasgow for a medical.
The attacker told Sky Sports on his arrival: "We have to get the final details sorted and then hopefully I will be playing in green and white."
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed he is not expecting to make any deadline-day signings, but confirmed defender Mathieu Debuchy could move to a Premier League club on loan, with Aston Villa and Sunderland reportedly in the running.
Wenger added that two un-named Championship clubs are in the running to sign Serge Gnabry, who failed to gain regular game-time during his temporary move to West Brom.
Another player on the move is likely to be Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev after head coach Zinedine Zidane said he would encourage an exit, with reports in Spain suggesting Sevilla are leading the chase to sign him.news_articleMon, 01 Feb 2016 11:19:00 +0000Anonymous513892 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comVillarreal v Atletico Madrid: Marcelino looking to cap off 'extraordinary week' with a winVillarreal are looking to extend their winning streak in La Liga to five matches when they face Atletico Madrid in a top-of-the-table clash.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/villarreal-v-atletico-madrid-marcelino-looking-cap-extraordinary-week-win
Villarreal coach Marcelino is hoping to cap a superb week by beating Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.
After defeating Athletic Bilbao at home, Marcelino's men maintained their unbeaten La Liga start with a 1-0 win at Malaga.
The victory moved Villarreal level on points with league leaders Real Madrid, while Atleti, who are unbeaten in their last three league visits to El Madrigal, sit just one behind with 12.
And Marcelino believes that his side – who have now won their last four league fixtures – are capable of overcoming Diego Simeone's men, singling out right-back Mario Gaspar, who put in a superb performance in the centre of defence against Malaga, for particular praise.
"To have 13 points from 15 is happy. Now let's enjoy this victory to face the next game in our field," Marcelino told Villarreal's official website.
"Winning against Atletico Madrid It would put the climax to an extraordinary week. Hopefully El Madrigal is full as in the day against Athletic and help us.
"Mario is an example to follow. He is a wonder and a great player, both professional and human level. I'm glad you have performed very well in the central position."
Key to a Villarreal victory will be their ability to contain France forward Antoine Griezmann – the diminutive striker netting a brace in Atleti's win over Getafe last time out to take his tally for the season to five in all competitions.
And Atleti team-mate Guilherme Siqueira is confident that the former Real Sociedad man can maintain his excellent form throughout the season.
"Griezmann is a player who makes the difference, who is at a great moment and hopefully exceeds the number of goals from last year," Siqueira told Atleti's website.
Another forward looking to make his mark for Simeone's men is Angel Correa, who has scored one goal in three appearances so far in 2015-16.
"Personally, I'd like to continue adding minutes with this great team that we have and help the team continue growing," the Argentina Under-20 international, who missed the entirety of last season after having heart surgery, told the club website.
"We know that [Villarreal] will be very difficult, but we also know that Atleti had been doing well at that place in recent years, hopefully that match is the same and we can bring home three points."news_articleThu, 24 Sep 2015 17:52:15 +0000Anonymous458668 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLa Liga Review: Atletico boost Champions League hopesAtletico Madrid consolidated third spot with a hard-fought draw at Levante, while Sevilla were held by Celta Vigo.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/la-liga-review-atletico-boost-champions-league-hopes
Atletico Madrid needed a late Fernando Torres header to earn a 2-2 draw with Levante and strengthen their grip on third place in La Liga.
Torres came off the bench to meet Koke's 80th-minute corner and his powerful effort crept past Diego Marino at the near post, to save third-placed Atletico from a disappointing defeat at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Sunday.
Despite controlling possession early, Atletico fell behind just after the half-hour as David Barral netted his 11th of the La Liga season from close range.
That lead was wiped out almost immediately, though, as Guilherme Siqueira registered his first Atletico goal with a neat volley from six yards.
Chances were few and far between early in the second half until Kalu Uche was presented with an opportunity, the Nigerian gratefully accepting at the second attempt.
Atletico's attempts to get back into the game looked to be coming up short, until Torres rose to score his third league goal since re-joining his boyhood club.
It moved Atletico four points clear of Valencia in the race for a top-three place and automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Sevilla also failed to win on Sunday, drawing 1-1 with Celta Vigo.
With an eye on the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final, Unai Emery named regulars Carlos Bacca, Aleix Vidal, Vitolo, Ever Banega and Daniel Carrico on the bench.
But that did not hamper Sevilla, with Kevin Gameiro firing the visitors into an eighth-minute lead from close range.
Sevilla were wasteful in front of goal and they were punished 13 minutes into the second half, when Santi Mina converted a penalty for Celta.
Sevilla remain fifth in the standings, 13 points clear of Villarreal, who edged Elche 1-0.
Meanwhile, Malaga - seventh in the table - overcame Almeria 2-1.news_articleSun, 10 May 2015 22:43:31 +0000Anonymous387049 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLevante 2 Atletico Madrid 2: Torres rescues a pointAtletico Madrid needed a late Fernando Torres header to earn a 2-2 draw with Levante and strengthen their grip on third place in La Liga.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/levante-2-atletico-madrid-2-torres-rescues-point
Fernando Torres rescued a point for Atletico Madrid with a late header to earn a 2-2 draw with Levante in La Liga.
The substitute rose to meet Koke's 80th-minute corner and his powerful effort crept past Diego Marino at the near post, to save Atletico from a disappointing defeat at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.
Despite controlling possession early on in Sunday's clash, Atletico fell behind just after the half-hour as David Barral netted his 11th of the season from close range.
That lead was wiped out almost immediately, though, as Guilherme Siqueira registered his first Atletico goal with a neat volley from six yards.
Chances were few and far between early in the second half until Kalu Uche was presented with a chance, the Nigerian gratefully accepting at the second attempt.
Atletico's attempts to get back into the game looked to be coming up short, until Torres rose to score his third league goal since rejoining his boyhood club and move them four points clear of Valencia in the race for a top-three place and qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage.
The visitors made a positive start to try and break down the five-man Levante defence with Mario Mandzukic going close twice in the opening 10 minutes, his second attempt superbly saved by the legs of Marino.
Simeone's side were dominating in the opening exchanges, but looked fragile to the counter-attack, with Uche's pace a particular concern.
The forward was not needed as Levante took the lead in the 32nd minute, though, punishing slack defending to break the deadlock as Miranda's poor clearance fell to the unmarked Ivan Lopez and he rolled the ball across the six-yard box for Barral to tap home.
Conceding spurred Atletico into life and within three minutes they were level through Siqueira, the full-back capping an impressive half with a well-executed volley from Tiago's chipped pass.
In a carbon copy of the first half, Atletico resumed control after the restart but were frustrated by Levante's well-organised backline.
At the other end Atletico's own defending was less impressive and with 63 minutes on the clock they gifted their hosts a second goal, Uche escaping the attentions of Jose Gimenez to bundle home Lopez's cross.
Simeone looked to Torres to spark the visitors into life, and the 31-year-old answered the call perfectly with a crucial goal to extend their unbeaten run to a 13th game.
The striker evaded his markers at the front post to meet Koke's delivery and ensure Atletico remain in the driving seat for a top-three berth.news_articleSun, 10 May 2015 11:54:23 +0000Anonymous386806 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSimeone marvels at Saul and Siqueira displaysDiego Simeone was left marvelling at the performances of Saul and Guilherme Siqueira in Atleticos Madrids 4-0 derby thrashing of Real Madrid on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/simeone-marvels-saul-and-siqueira-displays
Midfielder Saul started the clash on the bench, but he was swiftly called upon when Koke was forced off with a hamstring injury and left his mark on the encounter with a stunning overhead kick to double Atletico's lead after Tiago had opened the scoring.
Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic completed Real's humiliation in the second half and Simeone was elated with his team's complete performance, though he reserved special praise for Saul and left-back Siqueira.
"The players are the most important thing," he told reporters. "They carried out the match to perfection.
"We attacked down the right and defended with Tiago and Gabi. Koke's injury was a blow, but Saul was brilliant. He played very well. He's very important for the future.
"He knows it and the club knows it. That's why I wanted him to stay. But he needs to be patient.
"We need his rebellious streak and his youth, but also his patience. Koke and [Jose Maria] Gimenez were the same.
"That was possibly his best game," Simeone added about Siqueira.
"He was solid at the back, good attacking. He provided an assist, he covered well and he knew when to press.
"He's a very good kid and he's worked hard at this. That's why he has improved, the same as Griezmann."
Simeone also acknowledged the impact of the fans on Saturday's triumph, thanking them for a rapturous ovation at the end of the match.
"We have to thank the players for the afternoon we had," he added.
"It was a really great one, where the team played well, being really convincing and serious. And that is something to be grateful about, and the supporters were indeed.
"It was lovely when they sang 'proud of my players', something not often heard in other stadiums. Hopefully, we can continue like this."
news_articleSat, 07 Feb 2015 19:25:57 +0000Anonymous339400 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSiqueira welcomes Ansaldi arrival at AtleticoGuilherme Siqueira has welcomed the competition at full-back provided by fellow Atletico Madrid new boy Cristian Ansaldi.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/siqueira-welcomes-ansaldi-arrival-atletico
The Spanish champions signed Siqueira from La Liga rivalsGranada in June and, having sold Filipe Luis to Chelsea, alsoadded left-back Ansaldi ona season-long loan deal from Zenit.
Siqueira believes Ansaldi's arrival can only be a good thing as Diego Simeone's side target more honours this season.
"I can't see myself as a starter, because I am also new to the team."he said at a news conference. "I am learning and Cristian surely comes to do the same. He comes to add [to the squad].
"We are pleased with his arrival because here you have to look at the collective.
"I always say 'look at the group' and we're both here to help. The position will be well covered and [having] two [players in the position] is going to be good for Atletico."
Atletico secured the league title last season and also reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
And Siqueira is confident the team have the right mentality to challenge on all fronts once again.
"The team is well reinforced," he added."The club is trying to bring people who can deliver. We must follow the club's philosophy. Fight for everything, always playing match-by-match, without refusing anything.
"The team has to try to do their best and get as far as possible in all competitions they compete in."
news_articleMon, 04 Aug 2014 13:15:01 +0000Anonymous224507 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comAtletico lose players but retain belief (and, er, some players)Diego Simeone is back in Madrid, just as some of Atleticos players leave - but they wont take away the clubs ethos...Tim Stannardhttp://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/atletico-lose-players-retain-belief-and-er-some-players
At first LLL went into Atlético Madrid default mode. What did it all mean?! What was the significance?! Was it a coded message to someone?! Was it an insult?!
But then the blog remembered the Rojiblancos are a normal club these day. Well, as normal as Atlético ever can be. Instead, Diego Simeone’s choice of attire upon his return to the home of the Spanish champions was mere coincidence.
The genius, studly-looking Argentinian was pushing his luggage trolly sporting a t-shirt with ‘Believe’ written on it, but with the world ‘lie’ highlighted. Rather than meaning anything, it was all about early-90s, Zoo-TV Achtung-Baby-era U2; nothing more than that.
Poor Simeone has a near Mission Impossible in the new campaign. Well, two Mission Impossibles, as steering Atlético through the choppy waters of life is an already tricky business. El Cholo must try to match last season’s astonishing performance, except that most of the key cogs of his title-winning team have either gone or have one boot out the door.
Diego Costa has done one to Chelsea, and LLL is going out on a limb to say the striker may be found out a little, Roberto Soldado-style. Or score 50 goals. Could go either way. The World Cup flop went to the Premier League for €38 million but Atlético will only receive half of that figure with the rest going to Jorge Mendes, investment groups and Sporting Braga. Costa's former striker partner David Villa has headed Stateside via Melbourne as he waits for New York FC to get up and running.
Tiago Mendes also looks set to move to west London, having run down his contract in Madrid. And – LLL is seeing a pattern here – Thibaut Courtois is also all set for Stamford Bridge, returning to his parent club after three years at the Vicente Calderon finishing school. In keeping with the theme, Chelsea are also looking at left-back Filipe Luis and probably the rest of the back four, as well. Apart from Juanfran, that is, who is always going to be an acquired taste.
However with Atlético, it may be all bad news first before the good stuff comes along. Levante have confirmed that an offer for Costa Rican keeper Keylor Navas has already come in from the Rojiblancos, although they have already signed the excellent Miguel Angel Moyá from Getafe. Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira has joined the fun, while wee nipper Ángel Correa joins from San Lorenzo, although the deal won't be finalised until the 5ft 8in teenage forward has completely recovered from microsurgery on a heart condition.
And not all of the old gang are headed for pastures new. Captain and midfield marshall Gabi has extended his contract and the transfer talk over Koke has died down a little. Arda Turan and Raúl García are also set to stay at the Calderón.
Meanwhile, the new-new Diego Costa/Falcao/Diego Forlán/Kun Agüero/Fernando Torres could well be Álvaro Negredo; although the Manchester City forward's price may be a little steep for Atlético, there's no doubting the attractiveness these days of playing for the La Liga champions and Champions League finalists, especially for players (like the former Sevilla hotshot) who wish to remain in the Spanish eyeline as a new cycle begins for the national team.
True, Real Madrid may be bringing in World Cup flavours-of-the-month and Barcelona are set to have Luis Suaréz available from November, but there's no reason not to think that Atlético can succeed again with the "take each game as it comes" strategy.
As Simeone was non-verbally communicating on his return to Spain, all you have to do is believe.
featureMon, 07 Jul 2014 10:55:30 +0000Gary Parkinson208107 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSiqueira excited by Atletico Madrid challengeGuilherme Siqueira revealed that he wasted no time in deciding to join La Liga champions Atletico Madrid after finalising his move on Wednesday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/siqueira-excited-atletico-madrid-challenge
Atletico have struck a deal with Granada for the left-back, who agreed a four-year contract at Vicente Calderon last week and has now been unveiled in the Spanish capital after passing his medical.
Having signed for Granada in 2010, Siqueira spent last season on loan at UEFA Europa League finalists Benfica.
The 24-year-old is now looking forward to a new chapter in his career and had no hesitation in accepting Atletico's offer.
"I'm happy and excited," he said at his unveiling. "It is an important day because I can already say that I am at the Liga champions.
"This Atletico team is impressive, watching the team is a pleasure.
"Any player would want to be part of this group, it did not take a second to decide once I knew they were interested."
Siqueira's arrival at Atletico could pave the way for current left-back Filipe Luis to leave the club, having been linked with a close-season move to Chelsea.
news_articleWed, 11 Jun 2014 18:10:13 +0000Anonymous190682 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comAtletico Madrid agree Siquera transferAtletico Madrid have agreed a deal to sign defender Guilherme Siqueira from fellow La Liga club Granada.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/atletico-madrid-agree-siquera-transfer
The left-back spent last season on loan at UEFA Europa League finalists Benfica, having initially signed for Granada in 2010.
However, the 28-year-old will join the Spanish champions on a four-year deal pending a successful medical and the signing of his contract.
The Brazilian defender has also featured for Udinese in Serie A, and reportedly saw a deadline-day move to Real Madrid fall through in September last year before joining Benfica.
"(He) increases the internal competition in the group, we always look for that with the players who come to our club," sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero told Atletico's official website.
"He's a very good player who can take penalties, has a very offensive projection, great defensive strengths and excellent positioning."
He is the second signing made by the UEFA Champions League finalists in the last few days, with goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya also agreeing a move this week.
news_articleFri, 06 Jun 2014 13:42:42 +0000Anonymous187464 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSiqueira argues Benfica 'did not deserve to lose'Benfica defender Guilherme Siqueira argued his team did not deserve to lose the UEFA Europa League final to Sevilla.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/siqueira-argues-benfica-did-not-deserve-lose
In the final in Turin on Wednesday, Sevilla won 4-2 on penalties after the game had remained scoreless through 90 minutes of regulation time and an extra half-hour.
Benfica, who had lost the 2013 final to Chelsea, went down again in the Europa League decider, despite having 14 shots (seven on target) compared to Sevilla's seven (three).
Siqueira declared that the Portuguese club's dominance of the goalscoring chances at Juventus Stadium meant they had deserved the title.
"Defeat never makes us happy but we have to raise your head because we are producing a wonderful period," the Brazilian full-back told Benfica's website.
"Benfica clearly had more opportunities to score. We did not deserve to lose but this is football and we have to accept it."
Benfica have already claimed two titles this season - the Primeira Liga and Taca da Liga - and have a shot at a domestic treble when they take on Rio Ave in the Taca de Portugal on Sunday.
After also suffering defeat in the Europa League final last year, Benfica's veteran striker Lima revealed a 'great sadness' amongst the team but also claimed he was proud of the club's achievements.
"We feel a great sadness," the 30-year-old said.
"We came to the end but could not win, despite the excellent route we travelled.
"We are sad but proud to bring Benfica to another European Final .
"We all wanted this title, there was no lack commitment, but on penalties to Sevilla were happier."
news_articleWed, 14 May 2014 23:55:02 +0000Anonymous172841 at http://www.fourfourtwo.com